Cynoglossus [Cynoglossus]
Description
Cynoglossus is the largest genus within the family Cynoglossidae, known for their distinctively elongated, tongue-shaped bodies. These fish are primarily found in tropical and subtropical seas, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms where they feed on small invertebrates. Their asymmetrical bodies, with both eyes located on one side, are adapted for life on the seafloor. Cynoglossus species are important to local fisheries in many parts of the world.
Species
Tongue Sole [Cynoglossus abbreviatus]
View DetailsSand Sole [Cynoglossus arel]
View DetailsLarge-scaled Tongue Sole [Cynoglossus bilineatus]
View DetailsSpeckled Tongue Sole [Cynoglossus brachyrhynchus]
View DetailsSmall-tooth Tongue Sole [Cynoglossus cadenati]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Tongue soles
Cynoglossidae
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Statistics
- Species 5